Portulaca amilis
Portulaca amilis, known as Paraguayan purslane, [2] is a species of Portulaca native to South America. It was introduced to the southeastern United States and other countries around the world and can be found in sandy soil in disturbed areas, roadsides, fields, lawns and gardens.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Portulacaceae |
| Genus: | Portulaca |
| Species: | P. amilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Portulaca amilis Speg.[1] | |
Description
Appearance is similar to Portulaca oleracea. The ends of the foliage are sharp and flowers are normally pink.
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References
- "Portulaca amilis Speg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- "Portulaca amilis". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
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